"It's a free event," says Sell. "Kermit has agreed to perform and it's going to be his gift to the city."

It's one of three free concerts being presented the next few days as part of Christmas New Orleans Style.

"On Saturday afternoon, at St. Augustine Church at 4pm, we're going to have R&B artist Phillip Manuel perform. Then, on Monday in St. Louis Cathedral at 6pm, we have the Magnolia Sisters, a Cajun act."

"Leading off the parade will be the beloved Mr. Bingle and our top ambassador, Mayor Latoya Cantrell," says Devona Dolliole, with the Downtown Development District.

It rolls from Howard Street, up St. Charles, along Canal Street and along Baronne. And, it's New Orleans' biggest Christmas parade ever.

"Floats and all, we have well over 55 elements. And, of course, our headliner float will be carrying Santa.

Of course, it wouldn't be a New Orleans parade without throws.

"Our signature throw is our Canal Street 'Home for the Holiday' medallion, which has become sort of a collectors' item for many.

Christmas New Orleans Style will also offer Reveillon feasts at over 50 of the city's finest restaurants beginning Saturday. 65 special holiday events, in all, including more than a dozen free concerts produced by FQFI.

Algiers Bonfire and ConcertSaturday, December 1 5:00pm - 8:30pmFor more than 25 years, the bonfire has been a long standing Algiers’ holiday tradition, and while the event happens early in December, the ambience of a holiday event fills the atmosphere. This staple New Orleans event is organized by local organizations and funded by both the community and private sector businesses.http://www.algiersbonfire.com/

Sunday, December 2The Annual Inspection and Memorial Mass for first responders will be held on Sunday, December 2, 2018. The Inspection will begin at 10:30 a.m. in Jackson Square, followed by mass at 11 a.m. at St. Louis Cathedral. The Inspection and Memorial Mass are free and open to the public. The Memorial Mass will be televised on WLAE-TV for those who are unable to attend.